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Mais Querido was leaked in the Campeonato Carioca only once
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O Flamengo became champion for the 38th time of the Carioca Championship this Sunday afternoon (7), after beating Nova Iguaçu 4-0 on aggregate. In this way, the cast of Mais Querido once again felt the sensation of raising a title after 400 days. During the break of the match, Léo Pereira commented on the defensive system and highlighted that leaving without being leaked is an objective for the entire squad.
"The commitment of the entire squad. We always play to avoid conceding goals. Of course it's our pact, it's been working in the last few matches. The result is fair given what both teams are demonstrating", said Léo Pereira, in an interview at the break.
FLAMENGO DEFENSE ON THE HIGHO Mais Querido played 15 matches in the Campeonato Carioca. During this period, the team conceded just one goal, against Nova Iguaçu itself, in the first phase of the competition. Emphasizing that the team was the alternative, under the command of Mário Jorge.
CARIOCA CHAMPIONRubro-Negro became champion of Carioca for the 38th time and remains sovereign in football in Rio de Janeiro. January. On the other hand, Mais Querido won the competition again after two years, the last being in 2021.
NEXT MATCHAfter becoming champion again of the Campeonato Carioca, the squad of Flamengo focuses on Libertadores. This is because Mais Querido faces Palestino (CHI) in the second round of the competition. The match will be next Wednesday (10), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã.
Rodolfo Landim's management ends with achievements on and off the field
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The 2024 season is being a milestone in Flamengo's history, not only due to its results in competitions, but also due to administrative and structural advances. One of the biggest dreams of red and black fans is getting closer to becoming reality: the construction of the club's own stadium. Flamengo made official the purchase of the Gasologista land, in the Port Zone of Rio de Janeiro, which will house the future home of Mais Querido.
The acquisition of the Gasologista land is considered one of the greatest achievements of the current administration. The purchase makes it possible to fulfill fans' long-standing desire and promises to transform the club in financial and structural terms, enabling greater autonomy for holding matches and events. With this initiative, Flamengo is moving forward in consolidating its own stadium, something that has been discussed for years.
In addition to structural advances, Rodolfo Landim's tenure, which ends at the end of 2024, is marked by achievements both on and off the pitch. However, the club's current president should continue to play an important role at Flamengo in the coming years.
According to information from the newspaper O Globo, Rodrigo Dunshee, current general and legal vice-president of Flamengo, and likely candidate for the club's presidency, plans to announce that Rodolfo Landim will occupy the position of CEO in 2025, if he wins the elections. With this, Landim will remain directly involved in the administration of Flamengo for another three years.
During his management, Rodolfo Landim was responsible for Flamengo's significant victories, including national and international titles. In addition to sporting successes, the management stood out for its modernization initiatives and financial growth of the club, which culminated in the purchase of land for the stadium and administrative reorganization.
Shirt 14 is being monitored by the Medical Department
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Flamengo continues to wait for the return of Arrascaeta, who has been sidelined since August 18th, when he suffered an injury to his left thigh. The number 14 is being monitored by the club's Medical Department and his return to the field is still uncertain for the decisive clash against Bahia, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil. The game will take place on September 12th, at 9:45 pm, at Maracanã.
Arrascaeta has not yet started the transition phase to the field, remaining under the care of Flamengo's medical department. With less than a week to go until the match, the club is racing against time to count on the return of the Uruguayan star. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the player is in the final stage of recovery and there is an expectation that he will begin the physical transition next Monday (09).
IMPACT OF INJURIES IN THE SECOND HALF
An undisputed starter at Flamengo and frequently called up for the Uruguayan national team, Arrascaeta has faced physical problems throughout the seasons, especially in the second half, when the calendar becomes more intense. Since 2019, the midfielder has suffered 70% of his injuries after June, totaling 20 absences for Flamengo, 14 of them from that period.
In the first match of the quarter-finals against Bahia, Flamengo won 1-0 away from home, with a goal from Bruno Henrique. With this result, Rubro-Negro can even draw at Maracanã to guarantee their place in the tournament's semifinals. The team hopes to count on Arrascaeta, but is also preparing alternatives to make up for his possible absence.
Flamengo still has some doubts for the clash, but the likely lineup has names like: Rossi, Wesley (Varela), Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, Pulgar (Léo Ortiz), Allan, Gerson, Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique and Gabigol (Arrascaeta).
Performance as home team is similar to recent champions
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Flamengo faces Fortaleza, this Thursday, at Maracanã, and needs a victory to maintain its isolated lead in the Brasileirão. The draw with Cuiabá made Rubro-Negro reach 76.19% of success as home team in the competition - an average similar to the last champions since the implementation of running points.
Analyzing the champions between 2006 and 2023, the average success rate at home was 78.3%, with 44 points scored on average. Until the 15th round, Flamengo played seven matches at Maracanã: five wins, one draw and one defeat. Which corresponds to 16 of the 31 points that make the team occupy the lead.
If they maintain their performance until the final stretch, Flamengo has everything to compete for the Brazilian title. And, to stay in the fight, there is the match against Fortaleza to once again assert the home advantage. The last triumph at Maracanã came from the head of Fabrício Bruno, scorer of the winning goal against Cruzeiro.
Flamengo is the leader of the Brasileirão with 31 points won, one more than Botafogo who occupies second placing. Palmeiras also has 30 points, but Alvinegro has an advantage on goal difference. This will be Rubro-Negro's last game with the Copa América players missing (Varela, Viña, De la Cruz and Arrascaeta).
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